Triathlons in the Canton of Basel-Landschaft

Around Basel, the canton of Basel-Landschaft forms a crescent of valleys and plateaus stretching all the way to the ridges of the Jura. Its capital, Liestal, watches over the Ergolz valley, while the Birse carves its furrow toward the Laufen district. To the north, the Rhine serves as the border with Germany along the banks of Birsfelden and Pratteln 🌊. The region is commonly called the Baselbiet, a name that smells of the countryside.

For a triathlon in the canton of Basel-Landschaft, each discipline finds its setting. Swimming is done in the Rhine or in outdoor pools, very busy from June to August. The roads of the Tabular Jura, between orchards and small villages, offer demanding bike rides with a few well-felt hills. Running, finally, takes advantage of the flat paths of the Ergolz valley, perfect for practicing transitions 🚴. In summer, the long days let you fit in two sessions without racing against the clock. Local clubs also organize plenty of group outings, ideal for improving together.

The Finishers triathlon calendar does not yet list any event in the canton, but the neighbors deliver. In Alsace, the Triathlon Elsassman starts from Ensisheim on July 10, 2027. In the Vosges, the Trithur meets you in Kruth on June 13, 2027 🏊. In the Oberland, the Ironman Switzerland - Thun brings together the long distances on July 4, 2027. To widen your search, check out the triathlons in Switzerland or the triathlons in the canton of Solothurn.

In Augst, the remains of Augusta Raurica, an ancient Roman city, host a big ancient-themed festival every summer 🏛️. The period baths are a reminder that the Romans already knew how to combine bathing and effort. The ancient theater, one of the best preserved north of the Alps, provides a perfect setting for a recovery outing. Whether you choose the discovery format or the long distance, it's up to you to write your own legend 💪.